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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,941.55, 10,412.40 and 2,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,941.55, 10,412.40 and 2,261.58 is: 3,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,941.55 : 10,412.40 = 2,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,941.55/10,412.40 = 2,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,941.55x = 10,412.40 × 2,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,941.55x = 23,548,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,475.59/6,941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.39

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